Ransomware Research

Datablack Ransomware

Datablack is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Datablack
First Seen
August 1, 2024

How Datablack ransomware works

File encryption patterns

Datablack modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.Datablack

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Datablack displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file#Recovery.txt
notes/#Recovery.txt
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Datablack ransomware:

About this analysis

This Datablack ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Datablack.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Datablack inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Datablack across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.

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What is Datablack Ransomware? | Elastio